Tuesday, September 29, 2015

One of the highlights of our Fourth of July celebration was attending Blanding's Fourth of July parade.

Our family always sits in the same spot.

Me with some of cousins.

We even bought some face pain this year to share with everyone; it was a big hit!

This is a picture of me with my beloved Aunt Dutch. She is my grandma's sister. I have loved this lady since I was born. She and I have always had a special connection. She is a great example to me of faith and happiness. I hope one day to be like her.

Quote of the Week

"If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly."-President Thomas S Monson

Sisters, there is something inspiring and sublime about the little forget-me-not flower. I hope it will be a symbol of the little things that make your lives joyful and sweet. Please never forget that you must be patient and compassionate with yourselves, that some sacrifices are better than others, that you need not wait for a golden ticket to be happy. Please never forget that the “why” of the gospel of Jesus Christ will inspire and uplift you. And never forget that your Heavenly Father knows, loves, and cherishes you.—President Dieter F. Uchtdorf